Overall score
Ceres
51.1/100
Highton
66.8/100
Ceres vs Highton, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ceres for families; Highton for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CeresHighton
Crime rate
Ceres
19.7 / 1k
Highton
24.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ceres
17
Highton
481
Population
Ceres
266
Highton
20,736
Metric leadCeres 3Highton 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ceres | Highton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.1/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.1/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.7 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | — | 74 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 96.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 481 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 109 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 11.7% |
| Population | 266 | 20,736 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Ceres reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Highton is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Ceres sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Highton is in a middle-ring position.
Ceres pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Highton is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Highton, while Ceres remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.